LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 19, 2008
Present: Joe Flannery Gene Meyer Jane Maskus
Judy Keller Simon Scholtz Kathy Clausing-Willis
Chuck Heath Dana Hale Janice Early-Weas
Verdell Taylor Deborah Thompson Mike Thompson, MD
Donna Osness Karen Shumate Andy Ramirez
Mark Praeger, MD Sheryle D’Amico
Sheryl Jacobs Sherri Vaughn, MD
Allen Belot Jeff Novorr
Absent: Dan Lambert (excused)
Others present: Karrey Britt, Journal-World Reporter, Lori Howard, Dir. of Quality, and Kelly Hilmes, Dir. of Accounting
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Joe Flannery, Chairperson.
Approval of Agenda
The agenda was presented for approval.
MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by
Mark Praeger to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried.
Introduction
Karen Shumate introduced Lori Howard as the new Director of Quality.
Consent Agenda
a) Approval of October 15, 2008 Board of Trustee Minutes
b) Human Resource Committee Minutes
MOTION: made by Donna Osness, seconded by
Sheryl Jacobs to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried.
Finance Committee Report
a) October, 2008 Financials - Chuck Heath reported that the month of October was on track and LMH has had a solid year. The organization has had a very consistent bottom-line and a strong profile to advance care to the community.
b) Approval of 2009 Operating Budget
The budget was reviewed at a Budget Workshop on November 10 and then through the Finance Committee and recommended to the full Board for approval.
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Mr. Health recognized Kelly Hilmes, Director of Accounting, for her work on the budget, along with Janice Early-Weas, Director of Community Relations for the Press Release.
MOTION: made by Chuck Health, seconded by
Mark Praeger to approve the October financials
and the 2009 Operating Budget. Motion carried.
Facilities Committee Report
Judy Keller reported on the following:
· The new surgery area is progressing with move anticipated in early March.
· The foundation has been poured for the medical office building.
· The contingency fund is at $216.933.
· The Facilities Committee will be visiting with potential architects in the next 30 days for the Eudora project.
· Gene Meyer reviewed with the group the increase in square footage to the LMH campus with the expansion projects.
Medical Executive Committee Recommendations
Dr. Thompson presented the Medical Executive Committee recommendation for approval:
MEDICAL STAFF – New Appointments:
Bonita Siegel, M.D. – (Consulting; Internal Medicine Department/Intraoperative Monitoring via telemedicine) Appointment effective 11/19/08 through 12/31/09 with assignment of duties as requested. There will be a Provisional period during this initial period of appointment.
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL and LMH EMPLOYEE – New Appointments:
Shaun Davis, CFA – (Sponsor: Lawrence Plastic Surgery) Appointment effective 11/19/08 through 6/30/10 with assignment of duties as requested. There will be a Provisional period during this initial period of appointment.
Nikki Meador, Dental Assistant – (Sponsor: Lawrence Oral Surgery) Appointment effective 11/19/08 through 6/30/10 with assignment of duties as requested. There will be a Provisional period during this initial period of appointment.
REAPPOINTMENTS, PRIVILEGE or STATUS CHANGES:
Scott Gard, M.D. – (Active; Vascular Surgery) Addition of Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory Diagnostic Procedures including interpretation of duplex ultrasound examinations of all peripheral vessels, pulse volume recordings and segmental pressure evaluations and tissue perfusion studies.
Christopher Malik, M.D. – (Active; Anesthesia) Resignation effective 10/14/08.
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MOTION: made by Allen Belot, seconded by
Sheryl Jacobs to approve the Medical Executive
Committee’s recommendations. Motion carried.
CEO Comments
· LMH Auxiliary received the Gold Auxiliary Award at the Annual KHA meeting.
Joanne Hurst, current chair, accepted the award.
· The feedback report from the Baldrige assessment process will be presented to the Quality Committee of the Board and then on to the full Board.
Old Business:
a) Physician Recruitment – Sherri Vaughn reported on the following:
a. Dr. Mercado has signed contract and to start in August with LOGS.
b. Three physicians are being interviewed & interested in Tonganoxie practice.
c. Still interviewing for the Eudora practice.
d. IMG is close to signing an Internal Medicine physician. The group is still recruiting for a GI physician.
b) Bob Billings Cardiac Evaluation Center Update – Dana Hale reported that the move of the unit was a smooth transition to 2-East. Care for this unit is provided by the Hospitalists. This unit was as a result of the Hearts of Gold Ball donations and those donating to the unit were sent letters as to the new location. The radiology ultrasound area is now located in the vacated Bob Billings Cardiac Evaluation Center and places all ultrasound techs in the same area which allows immediate feedback on reports.
c) Dental CT Question – Karen Shumate reported that providing Dental CT at LMH South could be made available but not sure what is needed & looking at difference in radiation exposure. It was stated that dentists doing implants would use this service. More information is being gathered as to cost, training, etc. and will have this information next month.
d) Strategic Planning Report – Jeff Novorr reported that next month steps will be taken to implement the strategic plan. Coordinators will be assigned to each of the six pillars and will be developing action plans. Measures will be set up to watch as to where we are at and if on track.
New Business:
a) Rooftop Garden Concept – Kathy Clausing-Willis reported that the Endowment had been approached as to providing a place for quiet time – a place for fresh air and sun light. The Endowment Board has been looking at other hospitals as to what they provide, talked to garden clubs, fraternity & sororities who would like to do a project for the hospital. They have engaged an architect who will determine if our
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roof top patio area would be acceptable. More information will follow on this project.
Announcements
a) LMH Employee Holiday Party December 4 at LMH starting at 4:30 pm.
b) Medical Staff Holiday Party December 5 at the Eldridge starting at 6:30 pm
c) Annual LMH Endowment meeting January 29, 2009 (4:30 – 6:30 pm)
Executive Session
MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by
Mark Praeger that the Board of Trustees recess
to Executive Session for consultation with
hospital attorney which would be deemed privileged
in the attorney-client relationship, to include the CEO,
CFO, VP/Medical Affairs and Chief of Staff. The open
meeting to resume in this room at 10:45 a.m. Motion carried
MOTION: made by Joe Flannery, seconded by
Judy Keller to extend the meeting to 11:00 a.m.
Motion carried.
MOTION: made by Allen Belot, seconded by
Sheryl Jacobs to leave Executive Session.
Motion carried.
The regular meeting convened at 11:00 am. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Verdell Taylor
Secretary